The local Denver CBS Affiliate covered the Our Gang Ice Racers.
Features Research Archives
The ‘Jeep’ Caravan Ad from 1947
This ad for a ‘Jeep’ Caravan was published in The Wilmington Morning Star on November 04, 1947.
Barrett Jackson Surrey MB
Colin spotted this Surrey-fied MB at Barrett Jackson yesterday. He also saw the “Tender” that was posted last month there.
1941 Article about the New Jeeps
This article was published in the May 20, 1941, issue of the Evening Star. It’s rare to see a Willys MA in newspaper photos.
1944 Photo of MacArthur Returning to the Philippines
This photo was published in the November 12, 1944, issue of the Evening Star.
1947 ‘One Versatile Vehicle for 1001 Jobs’ Ad
This ‘One Versatile Vehicle for 1001 Jobs’ ad was published in the March 28, 1947, issue of the Wilmington Morning Star.
1945 Photo of Toy Jeeps w/ Real Jeep
This is all for today (well this and the two videos below). We are still out camping.
These toy jeeps were part of the Seventh War Loan drive. Given the date this was published (July 19, 1945), could these have been the early Al-Toy jeeps?
And, here’s a video highlighting the Seventh War Loan Drive (that includes the Iwo Jima sculpture unveiling).
Alan Hassell’s 1955 M-38A1
Panama City, Florida’s, News Herald featured this video and story about Alan Hassell’s M-38A1.
https://www.newsherald.com/news/20190107/retired-colonels-restored-jeep-is-armed-and-ready-photos
New Industry at Willys Overland’s Former Property
This news report from Toledo shared the news that Willys Overland’s former plant property is now being used by the Dana Corp and others.
https://www.13abc.com/content/news/Willys-Overland-creating-jobs-again-502929891.html
Mac Wood’s Dune Shooters
They aren’t jeeps, but these rigs surf the Silver Lake sand dunes with passengers, and have been doing so since 1930. I’ve included some post cards of older dune tour vehicles below. To see all pics, or to schedule your next dune ride, check out Mac Wood’s Dune Rides here.